Alice (1843-78), Princess Louis of Hesse March 1871

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2902353

Carl Backofen (1845-1926)

Alice, Princess Louis of Hesse, March 1871 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol. 15 1870-71] March 1871

Carl Backofen (1845-1926)

Description

Vignette photograph of Princess Alice seated, with her head almost on profile to the left, looking down at book she holds open in her left hand while holding her right hand by her chin. She wears long-sleeved dark velvet dress with a high neckline.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Carl Backofen (1845-1926)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)

30.7 x 24.3 cm (page dimensions)

32.0 x 27.0 x 5.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
References

Alternative title(s)

Alice, Princess Louis of Hesse, March 1871 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol.15 1870-71]